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37American Government • System of Government

What does the judicial branch do?

Official Accepted Answers:
  • Reviews laws
  • Explains laws
  • Resolves disputes (disagreements)
  • Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

Why this matters: Article III establishes the judicial branch to interpret statutes and ensure all laws comply with the U.S. Constitution.

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